Climate Insights for Guachucal

Guachucal, Departamento de Nariño, Colombia

Hottest
September
18°C peak
Coldest
August
9°C low
Wettest
April
272mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Guachucal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2016mm of precipitation falls per year. Guachucal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guachucal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Feb Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Apr Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° May Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Aug Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10°
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Average
Min

Guachucal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 217mm Feb Precipitation: 209mm Mar Precipitation: 244mm Apr Precipitation: 272mm May Precipitation: 174mm Jun Precipitation: 96mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Aug Precipitation: 34mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Oct Precipitation: 184mm Nov Precipitation: 246mm Dec Precipitation: 233mm
Precipitation

Guachucal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2016mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 272mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 34mm. That's 238mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Guachucal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Guachucal, which began on March 20, 2026. Guachucal sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 690mm across the season with a monthly average of 230mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 179mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 488mm across the season with a monthly average of 163mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 659mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guachucal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
18 °C
10 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
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